November 21, 2014

(Borland and Sederland)



Flutes

What we did
  • Establish Fingering for Bb, C and D; whole note/rest rhythm (line 1 on page 6 of book)

What to do for next lesson

  • Play Bb with acceptable tone quality (line 4 of page 6)
  • Learn and play C with acceptable tone quality (line 2 of page 6)
  • Learn and play D with acceptable tone quality (line 1 of page 6)

Looking Ahead
  • Carry reading, fingering, tone and rhythm skills to line 7


Trumpet
What we did
  • Camden had instrument; Kaylee: I will try to attain a CCS instrument for her.
    • demonstrated oiling valves (2nd valve was stuck)
    • Play whole note/rest rhythms on C, D, E

What to do for next lesson
  • Purchase the Standard of Excellence Book
  • 10 minutes per day blow long sounds (5 seconds sustained sound) on mouthpiece
  • Play "siren sounds" on mouthpiece

Looking Ahead
  • Carry reading, fingering, tone and rhythm skills to line 7


Percussion
What we did
  • Reading, counting, and playing quarter note/rest rhythms on D,C,Bb (Lines 1,2,4 in book)

  • Assessed proficiency level of performance targets on line 7 of book (Benchmark line)
  • Learned to count and play half note/rest rhythms
    • Line 11 and 12

What to do for next lesson
  • Meet performance targets for line 12 (Benchmark)

Looking Forward
  • Playing a duet (line 13) as a duet and soloist (both parts at same time)
  • Playing line 14 (benchmark)


Clarinet
What we did
  • Isaiah had instrument today; Brea: I will trying to attain a CCS instrument for her
  • Assessed proficiency on line 7 (benchmark)
  • Reading, counting and playing half note/rest rhythms with a legato articulation
    • Line 11 and 12

What to do for next lesson
  • Meet performance targets for line 12 (benchmark)

Looking Forward
  • Performing a duet (line 13)

  • Meet performance targets for line 14 (benchmark)
  • Reading, counting and performing quarter note/rest rhythms with legato articulation
  • Adding Concert Eb and F to note reading skill set

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